The private rented sector in the UK has increased dramatically over the past ten years, partly driven by the appearance of ‘accidental landlords’. Image Credit According to the latest figures for 2017, the private rented sector accounted for 20 per cent of households in England. According to a survey by the National Landlords Association, up…
One of the fastest growing technology segments involves fitness tracking apps and gadgets. Whether your activity of choice is a daily yoga session, marathon training or planning rugby drills, there is an app or gadget out there which claims to help you make progress. Well over 25 million will be sold this year. They can…
London is the UK’s premier city and one of the major cities of the world, and it is already home to a considerable population. However, populations have a tendency to grow, and London is expected to become home to another 1.5 million people by 2030. How is the city going to cope and provide all…
Choosing flooring for commercial settings usually involves many more decisions than simply opting for the type that looks best. While appearance is a necessary consideration, there are usually other factors to think about, such as acoustics, maintenance requirements and energy management. Image Credit Demands of a facility The day-to-day demands of particular facilities must influence…
In an increasingly security-focused time, one of the most common methods of entertainment might have been made into a surveillance tool for corporations, states, or even unknown third parties.
Cheltenham Spa grew from a tiny Saxon farm village to the large town that we know today – and the main reason for the population boom started over 300 years ago when a farmer saw some pigeons pecking at salts in a field! Image Credit After seeing this regularly (and noticing that the pigeons were…
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a means of creating and managing information on a construction project. This results in the creation of a Building Information Model that brings together digitally details of every aspect of the building.
No road user can have failed to notice the changes in markings on emergency and goods vehicles over the past decade.
We took a look at what construction companies are doing to retain their reputation and continue to be profitable. Some trends are fairly universal.
In addition to being extremely good-looking, wood is great for the environment. Responsibly-sourced wood is a renewable building material that is naturally produced and generates much less energy than other building materials. Other building materials may need a large amount of fossil fuel to be produced; in addition, the embodied carbon emissions in building materials…